Cancer: STAGING Flashcards
1
Q
define cancer staging:
A
• Determining how much cancer is in the body and where it is located
o Critical in determining treatment options
o Gives an idea of prognosis
2
Q
• Three main factors:
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o Size of primary tumor
o Whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes
o Whether it has metastasized
3
Q
How many stages are there and what types
A
I,II,III,IV
